President Bola Tinubu could possibly be a one term President if the ongoing political horse trading among power brokers pans out well.
News Band understand that there are strong indications that several former ministers who served under former President Muhammadu Buhari are set to defect en masse to the Social Democratic Party (SDP).
Though, this is coming after Mallam Nasir El-Rufai in a statement on Monday, announced his defection to the Social Democratic Party.
He cited dissatisfaction with the current leadership style of the party for leaving.
He stated that developments over the past two years have shown that those managing the APC have no intention of addressing the party’s internal challenges.
But a senator from the ninth National Assembly, who doesn’t want to be quoted according to PUNCH, revealed that at least 10 former members of Buhari’s cabinet are preparing to join the SDP.
“What they’re waiting for is the finalisation of the party structure in their respective states,” the source said.
Also, investigations reveal that prominent figures who are planning to defect include former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Adamu; ex-Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami; and former Senate President, Ahmed Lawan.
Coalition discussions gather momentum
Sources suggest that prominent politicians from the PDP, ACN, and APC are reportedly engaged in coalition talks.
While speaking on the much touted coalition, a close aide of Malami, speaking anonymously said, “It is not about ousting Tinubu in 2027 but about our conviction that we have better and more credible constitutional alternatives to offer Nigerians in governance.”
Among those reportedly involved in the coalition discussions are former governors Rotimi Amaechi, Emeka Ihedioha, Liyel Imoke, Aminu Tambuwal, and Rauf Aregbesola, along with ex-Senate President David Mark and former APC National Chairman John Odigie-Oyegun.
